This is a perfect song, a perfect New Order song. If you’re a gear head, the band and co-writer Stephen Hague had the help of a Yamaha QX1 stand-alone sequencer, DX 5 FM synth, Akai S900 sampler, Octave Voyetra 8 synth and Emulator samplers on this production. Originally released in January of 1988, this is the only CD video single I have ever owned. True Faith is a timeless production, and I know many would debate that, so let’s take it to the floor. What are your thoughts?
Extended for your pleasure. Unlike the original release featured in John Hughes film ‘Pretty In Pink’ roughly a month prior to its official Factory Records release, the single release is almost ten minutes long. The American release is the edit from the film and was released by A&M Records, not Quincy Jones’ Qwest imprint. Also included is designer Peter Saville’s extended artwork that you see here in the photo. The inner sleeve continues photographer Geoff Power’s image and Factory’s catalog number. Produced by John Robie and New Order, this is electro at its best. B side features an edit titled ‘Shellcock’; what else should it be titled? Answer that one for me, folks. More to come.
